Merano, ItalyTirolo
Hotel Der Küglerhof
Alpine meadow lodge
Alpine meadow lodge
Long sharing tables and outdoor fireplaces give this alpine lodge the relaxed rhythm of an open family home.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dilitz family hosts serve daily homemade afternoon cakes, with drinks delivered directly poolside.
Listed
Contemporary alpine lodge interiors open onto meadows shaped by landscape architect Sebastian Gretzer.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
You will feel like a guest in an elegant house that was lovingly prepared to allow you to pass hours of quiet and relaxation inside or in the garden with a heated swimming pool.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Dorf Tirol sits 700 meters high, with Texelgruppe Nature Park trails directly above and the spa town of Merano below.
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The rooms
Rooms look out across the Adige Valley, finished in quiet contemporary style following a 2024 renovation.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated infinity pool sits on the lawn, with timber decking and submerged whirlpool steps facing the mountain peaks.
The outdoor sauna
A timber pavilion stands on a dock beside the natural pond, housing an outdoor sauna shaded by trees.
At the table
The covered terrace opens onto valley orchards, serving farm-to-table breakfasts and Alpine-Mediterranean dinners beneath the peaks.
How it began
Karoline Dilitz returned to her family's 1972 country inn in 2023, working alongside her mother to remodel the property.
Merano
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.